Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Blair Athol
£89
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Blair Athol |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 54.7% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £88.79 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £89.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £88.79)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£88.79 vs £56.25)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Scallywag?
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Only Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)